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Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackstock died this week, but he is also related to another music royal: Reba McEntire.Blackstock's family confirmed the death in a statement to USA TODAY on Thursday, Aug. 7."It is with great sadness that we share the news that Brandon Blackstock has passed away," the statement read.

Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband Brandon Blackson was Reba McEntire's stepson: 'He's my total'

ATLANTA — Detroit safety Morice Norris was attended to for about 20 minutes and taken off the field in an ambulance during the Lions’ preseason game Friday night against Atlanta, with the game ending with 6:31 to go after the players let the clock run.Norris was hurt with 14:50 to go trying to tackle Nathan Carter.

Lions-Falcons preseason game ends early after serious injury to Detroit's Morice Norris

WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who oversees the nation's military reposted a video about a Christian nationalist church that included various pastors saying women should no longer be allowed to vote.The extraordinary repost on X from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, made Thursday night, illustrates his deep and personal connection to a Christian nationalist pastor with extreme views on the role of religion and women.

Hegseth reposts video on X of pastors saying women shouldn’t be allowed to vote

Their family said the pair is now "safe in the arms of Jesus"NEED TO KNOWA 26-year-old mom and her 5-month-old baby are dead after a tree fell on them at a campground in British Columbia on July 31“The odds of seeing that is slim,” said Cumberland Deputy Fire Chief Stephane Dionne

26-Year-Old Mom and 5-Month-Old Baby Die After Being Hit by Falling Tree in Campground

"Freakier Friday" is in theaters now!The highly anticipated sequel to the beloved 2003 film arrived Friday, with Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis reprising their roles as Anna and Tess Coleman, respectively.Chad Michael Murray returns in the sequel as Jake, Anna's boyfriend from the first film, Ryan Malgarinireturns as Anna's brother Harry, and Mark Harmon returns as Tess' husband Ryan.

'Freakier Friday' hits theaters: Watch a special clip

When a 13-year-old boy began complaining to his mom about shoulder pain, she initially assumed it was "growing pain."However, when his condition then worsened, an X-ray put them on the path to a devastating diagnosis.Ashley Williams, from Mayfield, Kentucky, told Newsweek that her son Dakarai began to complain about his shoulder in January 2024.

13-Year-Old Complained of 'Shoulder Pain', Then Came Devastating Diagnosis

MELBOURNE, Australia -- The leaders of New Zealand and Australia on Saturday discussed closer cooperation between their expanding militaries against the backdrop of a recent extraordinary Chinese live-fire exercise near their shores.New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon hosted his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese at the tourist city of Queenstown for their second annual bilateral leaders’ meeting.

New Zealand and Australia seek closer military ties following Chinese live-fire naval exercise

Kristi Noem is firing back at "South Park."The Comedy Central show mocked Noem, the U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance in its latest episode, "Got A Nut," which aired on Aug. 6. And she didn't find their portrayal very funny.

Kristi Noem slams 'South Park' for 'petty' and 'lazy' spoof of her: 'Only the liberals'

Infections with Vibrio vulnificus are still rare but "this is certainly not normal," an expert in water diseases at the University of Florida said.Deaths from “flesh-eating” bacteria are on the rise across the southeastern coasts of the U.S. At least five people in Florida, four in Louisiana and one in the Outer Banks have died this year from infections that can cause necrotizing wounds.

‘Not normal:' Deaths from flesh-eating bacteria are on the rise in parts of the U.S.

Brady expressed gratitude for the new statue outside Gillette Stadium, and he didn't miss an opportunity to needle Jets fansTom Brady's legacy in New England is cemented several times over, but the legendary quarterback's figure will remain a permanent presence at Gillette Stadium after a statue was unveiled Friday evening.

LOOK: Patriots' unveiling of Tom Brady statue leaves legendary QB feeling 'deeply grateful' and 'kind of old'

Less than three years after OpenAI kicked off the generative AI boom with the launch of its ChatGPT chatbot, the company has struggled to remain the undisputed pacesetter amid a growing field of rivals developing advanced LLM models.On Thursday, OpenAI took a major step in its effort to reassert its leadership with the launch of GPT-5, the long-awaited update to its flagship AI product and its most powerful and fastest model yet.

OpenAI launches GPT-5, its most powerful AI yet

The Supplemental Security Income program is stuck in a petty tug-of-war between administrations.Thousands of people on federal disability benefits got an extra few hundred dollars per month thanks to President Joe Biden, and now, thanks to President Donald Trump, it looks like that extra cash may go away.

Trump Administration Moving To Shrink Disability Benefits For Some Recipients

Baby oil and Astroglide were a big part of the government's case against Sean "Diddy" Combs ... but his lawyer used federal prosecutors' obsession with Diddy's personal lubricants against them ... and he tells us the moment he knew the jury was buying what he was selling.

Diddy's Lawyer Marc Agnifilo Says He Used Baby Oil to Diminish Prosecution

AN Iranian woman is facing execution after allegedly killing 11 elderly husbands over 22 years in a chilling bid to inherit their wealth.Kulthum Akbari, 56, admitted to a serial murder spree that went undetected for more than two decades.Prosecutors claim she used diabetes drugs, sedatives, and in some cases, industrial alcohol to fatally poison her spouses.

‘Black widow’ killer 56, who fatally poisoned 11 husbands over two decades for inheritance faces execution

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Junkyard (@junkyardhollywood)David Roach, the lead singer for Junkyard, died at the age of 59 after a fight with cancer.The news comes two weeks after Roach, who came on the scene in the 1980s, married his fiancée, Jennifer, in a ceremony that his Junkyard bandmates attended.

‘80s rock star dead two weeks after wedding: ‘He was a gifted artist’

Allatoona quarterback Brandon Rainey leaps into the end zone for one of his seven rushing touchdowns against Houston County in the 2015 Class AAAAA state quarterfinals.Prior to the beginning of the 2015 Class AAAAA state semifinals, Allatoona quarterback Brandon Rainey made a bold but prophetic statement.

Allatoona set to celebrate 10-year anniversary of Cobb County School District’s first football title

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — “Everybody needs to be reading more history.”While not a typical applause line, it was a favorite of the crowd of twenty and thirty-somethings listening to Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti speak at the National Young Republican Convention. Skrmetti, fresh off a landmark victory at the Supreme Court, implored the crowd to take seriously their duty to know how America works and leave it better off for future generations.

‘America Is Not A Short-Term Thing’: Lawmakers Urge Young Republicans Take Up The Fight

A Delta Air Lines passenger joining a Microsoft Teams call during an early morning flight has prompted criticism on Reddit.The incident was detailed in a post titled, "New absurd behavior: Teams meeting from flight," shared by Reddit user u/br0princess on August 4 in the r/delta subreddit.

Delta Passenger Asleep on Flight, Anger at What Woman Does on Next Seat

An ex-girlfriend of Sean “Diddy” Combs who was supposed to testify against him in his criminal case, but mysteriously dropped out days before the trial began has written a letter to the judge pushing for Combs’ release on bail.Virginia Huynh, who goes by “Gina,” was part of the prosecution’s case against Combs, initially anonymously referred to as “Victim-3.” But before the trial began, prosecutors alerted the court while “Victim-3” was under subpoena to testify, they had lost touch with her and her attorney, and “she may not show up.”

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex Gina Huynh, who dropped out of his case as ‘Victim-3,’ writes letter to judge pushing for his release

HOME Depot shoppers are slamming the retail giant with claims they are secretly scanning their faces at self-checkout kiosks.The company's use of facial recognition technology has sparked outrage and a new lawsuit over what some are calling a blatant violation of privacy rights.The claims center on stores in Illinois, where a customer says he was tracked without his knowledge or consent.

Home Depot’s self-checkout move is blasted as ‘illegal’ by shoppers who say it’s a question of consent

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ATLANTA (AP) — A man opened fire outside the headquarters of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta on Friday, leaving bullet marks in windows across the sprawling campus and killing a police officer before he was found dead in a nearby building, authorities said.

Suspected gunman and police officer dead in shooting near the CDC and Emory University, police say

Washington —President Donald Trump recently nominated one of his economic advisers to the Federal Reserve’s top ranks, but his next choice will be far more consequential. Plans for picking the next Fed chair are already taking shape.Trump on Thursday nominated White House economist Stephen Miran to temporarily fill a vacant seat on the Fed’s Board of Governors, though he still needs to be confirmed by the Senate.

Trump made his MAGA Fed pick. His next choice will be far more consequential

Texas Democrats packed their bags and made arrangements to be out of the state for weeks. Some are missing big events, like their kid's first day of school.A child starting kindergarten is a milestone most American families wouldn't dare miss, but it's one John Bucy will be absent from this month when one of his daughters takes a first step in her education.

'Pack a toothbrush. Pack hair spray.' How the Texas Democrats are living on the run

WASHINGTON (AP) — Around 2 a.m., noisy revelers emerging from clubs and bars packed the sidewalks of U Street in Washington, many of them seeking a late-night slice or falafel. A robust but not unusual contingent of city police cruisers lingered around the edges of the crowds.

As federal takeover threats loom, the city of Washington waits for the White House to make its move

Unlock the latest Cleveland Browns news — direct to your inbox.Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders impressed in his NFL debut Friday night but still felt the need to apologize after the game.Sanders completed 14 of 23 passes for 138 yards and two touchdowns. While not flawless, he was sharp, making plays with his legs and delivering precision strikes on both scoring throws.

Browns’ Shedeur Sanders Apologizes After Breakout Debut

Jim Lovell, the astronaut played by Tom Hanks in Apollo 13, died Thursday at the age of 97. Lovell led the crew on the Apollo 13 mission, which became famous as the most “successful failure” in aerospace history. “We are enormously proud of his amazing life and career accomplishments, highlighted by his legendary leadership in pioneering human space flight,” his family said in a statement.

Tom Hanks Pays Tribute to Apollo 13 Astronaut Jim Lovell

Anti-Trump late-night host discussed cancel culture on left with Sarah SilvermanJimmy Kimmel admits 'repulsive' voices on the left are driving voters awayLate-night host Jimmy Kimmel, an outspoken liberal himself, blasted the loud, unwelcoming voices on the left who scare people away on "The Sarah Silverman Podcast."

Jimmy Kimmel admits 'repulsive' liberal scolds are driving people away from the Democratic Party

What propeller?Car logos are often claimed to contain secret messages. From the alleged letters in the Toyota logo to the true meaning of the Audi rings, there are plenty of design theories out there. But one persistent claim that probably isn't true is that the BMW logo depicts a propeller.

People are only just realising the true meaning of the BMW logo

When Bosnia’s electoral authorities stripped Milorad Dodik of his post as president of the tiny Serb-majority statelet Republika Srpska, he did his best to appear unfazed. Instead, the divisive, genocide-denying nationalist laid down his own challenge to the institutions trying to topple him.“What if I refuse?” he asked.

In a tiny European statelet, a Putin ally is running out of road

A video of a cruise passenger spotting someone's nightmare scenario—dropping a phone on the very edge of a ship at sea—unfolding aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise has gone viral on TikTok.The moment of the drop was witnessed by Abby Morris, a 24-year-old personal care assistant based in Michigan who is applying for medical school.

Horror at What Cruise Passenger Spots From Deck: 'My Biggest Fear'

JACKSON, MI – A downtown Jackson brewery is getting state money to expand its beer garden in an effort to enhance the downtown area and improve event capabilities.Ogma Brewing Co. has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation’s Match on Main program, with the help of the Jackson Downtown Development Authority.

Ogma Brewing Co. receives $25K state grant to expand Jackson beer garden

The controversial $8bn deal was finalized this week and while details are scarce, the future is set to look very different for one of the biggest Hollywood studiosThe merger between Paramount and Skydance has finally been completed, with various roadblocks (including Stephen Colbert, apparently, as well as the related 60 Minutes settlement/bribery) cleared from the path of a new entity called Paramount, A Skydance Corporation.